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Mango Margarita:

• 3 parts tequila (most recipes call for Silver, but we still go for a gold reposado)
• 2 parts cointreau
• 2 parts mango puree (from frozen mango juice, fresh mango juice, or mango nectar – note mango nectar will be slightly more sweet)
• 2.5 parts lime juice
• 1 part simple syrup (or agave syrup) *you might skip this depending on how sweet your mango is

Some like to add a bit of chili powder or spice to the rim but we keep it simple with a classic salt rim.

Lavender drop:

• 1.5 part vodka
• 1.5 part lemon juice
• 1 part lavender syrup
• 1 lavender sprig for garnish

Hindi translation:

• "Agar apni jhopadi mein namak se bhi roti khao toh swad lagti hai" - The most basic meal tastes gourmet in your own house.

Amaretto Sour Recipe:

• 1 1/2 part amaretto liqueur
• 2 parts sweet and sour mix (or 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 part simple syrup)
• Garnish with either a lemon twist or brandied cherries

*Recipes typically call for an additional 3/4 part bourbon (but we typically omit this for a simple home make)

*1/2 part egg white, foamed, to the top drink is optional

Limoncello Spritz Recipe:

• 3 parts prosecco
• 2 parts limoncello
• 1 part soda water
• Lemon wedge and something green (mint or basil stem, or sprig of rosemary or thyme) for garnish

Cosmopolitan Recipe:

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part cointreau/triple sec
• 1 part cranberry juice (don’t use unsweetened - a cranberry cocktail works best)
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• Ice

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into a martini/couple style glass.

Hindi Translations:

• “Ek chup, sau sukh”: Restraint/silence is more powerful than loudness/aggression
• “Jab tak main ghar nahi aaoongi, khaana nahi khaya gaya”: No one will eat food until I come home
• “Dono uth rahe hai, ek diaper pakda ra hai, ek bottle pakda ra hai… ek baari tu uth ja, vo bhi teekh hai”: They’re both waking up, one’s giving the diaper, one’s giving the bottle… it’s fine if one time it’s just you waking up.

The Godfather Recipe:

• 2 parts scotch
• 1/4 part amaretto

Pour over large cubed ice. Garnish with an orange or lemon peel for a citrus twist.

Moscow Mule Recipe:

• 2 parts vodka
• 1/2 part freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp of fresh ginger juice (or, grate fresh ginger into the drink and stir before serving)
• 4-6 parts ginger beer (to taste)

Pour over crushed ice in a copper mug. Garnish with a lime wedge or mint sprig for some color.

For a Masala Mule:

• Boil chai spices whole/ground in water (ginger, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, anise, etc.)
• Mix in equal parts sugar to make sugar syrup
• Follow the above recipe but add 1-2 tbsp (to taste) of sugar syrup to each cup and don’t skip the fresh ginger juice. Before garnishing, sprinkle chaat/fruit chaat masala into each glass.

Texas Tequila Toddy Recipe:

• 1 cardamom pod
• 1 1/2 oz añejo tequila
• 1 oz fresh key lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• 6 oz hot water
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 vanilla bean for garnish (optional)

Use a mortar and pestle to freshly grind the cardamom pod and put into a mug with the cinnamon powder. Add tequila, lime juice, agave, and stir. Fill the remainder of the mug with hot water. Slit a vanilla bean lengthwise and use a stir stick in the mug (you can also use a cinnamon stick if you’d prefer).

Hindi/Hinglish Translations:

• Besan: Graham flour
• Dahi: Yogurt
• Beli/veli: Being free in life

Kir Royale Recipe:

• Add 1/2 oz crème de cassis to a champagne flute
• Top with champagne (preferably a dry champagne)
• Garnish with a blackberry (or any berry) or a lemon twist

Mimosa Recipe:

• Pour a glass of your favorite champagne into a champagne flute (fill the glass only about halfway)
• Add a little more than a splash of orange juice (no pulp)
• Garnish with a berry or mint leaf

Spiced Hard Apple Cider Recipe (Gargaritas Version):

• 1 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 tsp cinnamon powder)
• 3-4 cardamoms, smashed (or 1 tsp cardamom powder)
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp chai masala (optional)
• 1” ginger root, sliced
• 2 slices of lemon (or 1 tbsp lemon juice)
• 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup whiskey (or to taste)

In a saucepan, add the apple juice, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, chai masala, and lemon. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and leave for 5 minutes. Remove any whole spices and add whiskey to the mixture. Serve warm!

Long Island Iced Tea Recipe:

• 1 part rum
• 1 part tequila
• 1 part vodka
• 1 part gin
• 1 part cointreau/triple sec
• 1 part lemon juice
• Splash of coke
• Splash of simple syrup
• Pour over tall glass of ice

Hindi Translations

• “Jaldi se” / “fatafat” = quickly
• “Khaana” = food
• “Kisi aur ke haath se khaane ka maza hi kuch aur hai” = food tastes better when you’re eating from someone else’s hands
• “Meetha” = sweet
• “Mithai” = dessert/sweets
• “Gud” = jaggery
• “Ghia” = bottle gourd
• “Besan ka pooda” = graham flour savory pancake

Margarita Recipe:

• 2 parts lemon (freshly squeezed)
• 1 part lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 parts tequila (we typically go for a good reposado)
• 1 part cointreau/triple sec
• 3 parts simply syrup (equal parts sugar and water)

Serve over a glass of cubed ice

Hindi/Hinglish Translations:

• Chotus - what I, Tejal, call my younger brother Eshiv. “Chotu” translates to “little one.”
• Deedz - what I, Tejal, call my older sister Sonum. “Didi” means big sister.
• “Kha sir” - directly translates to “eating someone’s head,” which means annoying/bothering someone
• Nani - mother’s grandmother
• Mamu - mother’s brother
• Massi - mother’s sister